Simhasana – Lion Pose

Introduction:

Simhasana is derived from the combination of the Sanskrit words Simha(Lion) and asana (posture or pose). The reason for the name Simhasana is, it resembles the position of the roaring lion. It is called as Lion Pose in English.

Preparatory Poses for Simhasanaare Virasana, Siddhasana, SuptaVirasana, Svanasana, Supta Baddha Konasana, Sukhasana, Adho Mukha Svanasana, Baddha Konasana and Dandasana; and the follow-Up Poses are Balasana, Ustrasana and Ardha Mandalasana and almost any pose can be performed.

Simhasana can be practised by all level of students. It is one of the easiest yoga pose. It helps to stop the bad breath. This pose helps to stop the drooping of the throat with age.

Steps Involved:

Start with form the Vajrasana pose.

Keep your knees spread.

Make sure that your spine should be straight.

Fingers should face backwards.

Keep the hands straight in between the legs.

Inhale; take out your tongue.

Exhale; Try to look between in the eyebrows.

Note: you can roar like a lion, during the exhaling (Like “Haa”).

After the roaring, hold in this position for 30 to 60 seconds.

Repeat all the above steps three to five times to get the better results.

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